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U-Bahn

underground

German grammar
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Meaning of U-Bahn

underground transport

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German[ˈuːbaːn]
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersdì tiě
subway
U-Bahn - underground
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U-Bahn with Chinese translation

U-Bahn usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Mit der U-Bahn komme ich schnell ins Zentrum.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Die U-Bahn ist am Morgen sehr voll.

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U-Bahn belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

U-Bahn地铁
Dusche淋浴
Aufzug电梯
Handtuch毛巾
Fernseher电视
Aussicht景色
Frühstück早餐

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What's the difference between U-Bahn / Stadtbahn

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🇩🇪German
Stadtbahn

Often means a city rail or light-rail system; it is not always a fully underground subway.

A2Often

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How to pronounce U-Bahn and what this word means

U-Bahn means underground. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce U-Bahn

[ˈuːbaːn]

U-Bahn translation

underground

U-Bahn examples

Mit der U-Bahn komme ich schnell ins Zentrum.

U-Bahn transcription

[ˈuːbaːn]

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U-Bahn meaning: what does it mean?

unterirdisches städtisches Schienentransportsystem

U-Bahn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

U-Bahn is pronounced as [ˈuːbaːn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

U-Bahn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Mit der U-Bahn komme ich schnell ins Zentrum. Translation: На метро я быстро добираюсь до центра.

Is U-Bahn part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, U-Bahn (subway) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is U-Bahn part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, U-Bahn (subway) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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